jazz in the mix with Larry Ellis Jr at 16th & Lst downtown Sacramento Calif
September 20, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
jazz played by Larry Ellis Jr/jazzplaya
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Larry Ellis Jr/jazzplaya
- Male
- Sacramento, CA
- United States
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André G. van der Sanden left a comment for Larry Ellis Jr/jazzplaya"Hello Larry,
Thanks really for accepting my invite here on TJNW !
Wishing you continued success with all your creative projects ...
Happy greetings from Holland,
Andre van der Sanden AT Hausman productions"
Petra Kozeluhova left a comment for Larry Ellis Jr/jazzplaya"Hi Larry! Check out my new cd:
http://www.myspace.com/petracaramela
Have fun!
P"
"I found this network through a fb friend,and I am looking for support in getting the word out about my third cd "Your Favorites My Way"! My two previous cds were all original tunes, I took a different path for this cd, to show that I can…"
Jazz Bay Radio left a comment for Larry Ellis Jr/jazzplaya"Hello Larry,
Many thanks for adding me to your friends here at The Jazz Network.
Keep it smooth ...
Ron"
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"Extremely happy to be a part of the worldwide jazz network"
Profile Information
- Where are you located?
- Sacramtento
- What is your affiliation to the Jazz World?
- Musical Artist, Producer, Record Label, Publisher
- Tell us a little about your background...
- About Me
I suppose, it might seem to some that making music, being a musician, is some complicated thing. I believe when you see the music, feel the music, hear the music, its not really that difficult. I’m not saying that there aren’t hard things about "the music business" , there are always things to go through. But the pure act of making music is beautiful in its simplicity.
Larry Ellis jr is simple, I believe music is a spiritual gift, we are created to" enjoy it" play it” ‘write it “compose it”. My grandfather and all his brothers were all musicians, they could all play all instruments, my grand pop played the piano mostly, ever since I was three I would sit and BANG on the piano. Then at six I took lessons. Eventually I began to learn chords and theory and from there it was all jazz.
My first album, Herbie Hancock "Headhunters" second album Billy Cobham "'The Pleasant Pheasant”. Bob James, Joe Sample, Chick Corea, Bobby Lyle, George Duke, Ronnie Foster, You get the picture!
In 1996 Larry wrote, arranged, produced his first cd , "My Rhythm" a collection of all original music, even though the cd only had limited success, it enabled larry and the band ,now known as "Southwind", to begin opening for major acts, which included, Gerald Albright,Boney James,Spyro Gyra, Pete Escavedo,Joshua Redman & The Braxton Brothers to name a few. Two years later, Larry was back again with another cd entitled "Impressions", 12 more original tracks, this cd received national airplay, and established Larry as a new and up and coming artist.
In 2009, larry began work, on a new approach, since previous cds were all original music, Larry decided to cover some old rock and pop songs, the urban smooth jazz way, This effort resulted in a cd entitled "Your Favorites My Way" 10 songs done "my way". Because of the web, Larry is currently receiving international airplay, and is currently looking foward to a nationwide tour, where the fans will get to see firsthand the music they have only heard so far," on the radio".
On June 6th 2010, Larry Ellis Jr received two BMA "Sounds Of Soul" Music Awards, Best Jazz Musician, Best Jazz Band.
In august 2010 ,Larry Ellis Jr and Southwind, opened the show for Jessy J, In December 2010, Larry was privilaged to play in the backup band, @ "the grover tribute show", featuring, Dean James, Paul Taylor, Marion Meadows.
Larry
Larry
- How did you hear about the Jazz Network? Please give full name of contact
- friend
- What Instrument do you play?
- Piano
- What is your website address? Only websites that pertain to your business and how you can be contacted.
- http://www.reverbnation.com/larryellisjr
- I agree that I will not spam the site with inappropriate postings for this action is subject to suspension
- yes
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 2:25am on July 21, 2011, André G. van der Sanden said…
Hello Larry,
Thanks really for accepting my invite here on TJNW !
Wishing you continued success with all your creative projects ...
Happy greetings from Holland,
Andre van der Sanden AT Hausman productions
- At 3:14am on January 12, 2011, Petra Kozeluhova said…
- At 4:24am on July 27, 2010, Petra Kozeluhova said…
- At 9:06am on January 23, 2010, Jazz Bay Radio said…
- Hello Larry,
Many thanks for adding me to your friends here at The Jazz Network.
Keep it smooth ...
Ron
The Jazz Network is exactly what the title suggests, a place where you get to mix and mingle with those who have not only an appreciation for Jazz but a forum to hear new up and coming artists as well. I've hooked up with so many of my old friends that I've lost contact with over the years here and it's been a great place to meet folk, appreciate good music and Musicianship. What an incredible idea!!
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